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February 23 , 2009

MBA WEEKLY EVENTS

Companies represented on campus this week: CultureMob, Microsoft Russia, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Nuun
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring Quarter Elective Bidding Results
The results of bidding for Spring quarter ("regular") elective classes were sent out Thursday, February 19. Please read the bid results email for the information you need to get registered for Spring quarter electives.

For students who were eligible to bid for elective classes, wait/class lists open today, Monday, February 23. You can send an email to mbaregis@u.washington.edu to change your schedule, to request available spaces in classes or to be added to wait lists.

For students who were not eligible to bid on electives (1st-Year Full-time and Evening MBAs), if you are interested in taking an elective on a space-available basis, you may request spaces(s) beginning on Sunday, March 1 by sending an email to mbaregis@u.washington.edu.

If you have questions about the registration process or would like to have your remaining degree requirements checked, please email mbaregis@u.washington.edu.

Advanced Core Options Bid Results
The results of bidding for Advanced Core Options classes for first-year Full-time and second-year Evening MBAs were also distributed on Thursday, February 19. Please read the bid results email for the information you need to get registered for Spring quarter Advanced Core Options.

For students who were eligible to bid for advanced core options classes, wait/class lists open today, Monday, February 23. You can send an email to mbaregis@u.washington.edu to change your schedule, to request available spaces in classes or to be added to wait lists.

For students who were not eligible to bid for advanced core options classes (2nd-year Full-time and 1st-Year and 3rd-Year Evening MBAs), if you are interested in taking an advanced core option class on a space-available basis, you may request spaces(s) beginning on Sunday, March 1 by sending an email to mbaregis@u.washington.edu.

Global Business Forum courses (BA 545) for Spring Quarter
Spring quarter Global Business Forums will be focusing on the following world regions: BA 545 A/B - Brazil & the America's, BA 545 C/D - India & South Asia

If you wish to enroll in this course, please request a class space by emailing mbaregis@u.washington.edu. In your email, indicate which MBA Program you are in and what BA 545 section you want to enroll in. Add codes for the class are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

First-Year Full-time MBAs: Spring Section Assignments/ Schedule Registraton
The spring quarter section assignments and core schedule are available online now. First-year full-time students should register for their assigned spring core sections using the information available on the Core Course Registration instruction page.  In addition to registering for BA 502, students should also register for MGMT 510, “Developing Leadership Skills” course (Judi Kalitzki’s course on which you have been working all year) using SLN 15182.

Planning to graduate Winter Quarter?
If you wish to graduate at the end of winter quarter but have not yet filed your online graduation application, you must do so by March 8. You will also have to pay a late graduation filing fee of $250.

MBA Graduation Ceremony 2009
The graduation ceremony for full-time and evening MBA students is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 7:00pm. For those of you who will be graduating in winter or spring quarter 2009, please become familiar with the graduation information on the MBA website. This webpage supplies details regarding applying for graduation, the graduation ceremony, academic attire, graduation tickets, and diplomas. Note for International students: If you have family members who wish to attend the graduation ceremony and need letters to support their visa application, please contact Linda Bruen.

BOARD FELLOWS PROGRAM:
APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 1

For those of you who are interested in learning more about the Board Fellows Program, please plan on attending one of the information sessions this week and note that the deadline for applying is Sunday, March 1.

TAX 101 WORKSHOPS

Student Fiscal Services will be offering two different types of tax classes to students over the next couple of months: Tax 101 Workshops for US Resident Students and Tax 101 for Non US Resident and International Students. Classes are free of charge. For more information about the classes and the dates/times, please contact Kyra Worrell at 206-221-2621.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CENTER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Meet-the-Firms: shops:

  • Mike's Hard Lemonade
    Wednesday, February 25
    12:30-1:20pm, Balmer 307
  • Nuun
    Thursday, February 26
    12:30-1:20pm, Balmer 307

Resume Submission Deadlines:

  • Full-time Positions
    Monday, February 23:
    Financial Analyst - Novellus (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    General Manager and CEO - Magic Wheels
    Program Ops Specialist - University of Washington (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    Product Manager (MA) Resource Mgmt Software - EMC (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    Accounting & Finance Analyst - Tektronix
    Thursday, February 26:
    Associate Consultant - RV Kuhns & Associates, Inc.
    Director, Marketing & Development (NY) - Direct Women Board Institute
    Project Manager (South Africa) - Fossett & Associates
    VP of Development (NY) - Goodwill Industries
    ACAP Executive Director - Accounting Career Awareness Program
    Saturday, February 28:
    Online Marketing Manager - Wild Tangent
    Program Officer, Global Health - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

    Another opportunity: Target Store Management - contact BCC for more informaton

  • Internships
    Thursday, February 23:
    Finance - Integral Profitability - Philips (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    Marketing - Surgery Market Development - Philips (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    Marketing - Nuclear Medicine Market Share Growth - Philips (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    Finance and Accounting Intern - Tektronix
    Wednesday, February 25:
    Internship Assignments - Asian Development Bank (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
    Thursday, February 26:
    Spring and Summer Internships - Global Development Alliance
    Global Fund Intern (D.C.) - Population Service International
    P/T Unpaid MBA Intern - Exponential Entertainment
    Student Worker - Black Rock (Open to F1 Visa Applicants)
  • Internship for Immediate Hire:
    Tuesday, February 24:
    Marketing Intern - Machine and Fabrication Industries, LLC

Workshops:

MBA Mentor Visits:

Thursday, February 26:
1st-Year MBA Mentor Meeting at The Seattle Foundation  
Friday, February 27:
1st-Year MBA Mentor Meeting at The Clarion Group
1st-Year MBA Mentor Meeting at MTG Management Consultants
1st-Year MBA Mentor Meeting at SeaBear Co./Made in Washington
1st-Year MBA Mentor Meeting at Targeted Genetics Corporation

Note: 1st-Years - Please don't forget to pick up your mentor gift before going on your visit.

UW EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) Women of Influence Scholarships
PBSJ, in conjunction with Lytle Enterprises and The Seattle Foundation, offers a wonderful opportunity for female students pursuing a graduate level degree in Washington. The student selected each year not only receives the financial contribution ($5,000) but also mentoring from members of the prestigious Women of Influence advisory board. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2009. For an application you may email mbanews or www.seattlefoundation.org/woi.

2009 Bullitt Environmental Fellowship Call for Applications
The Bullitt Environmental Fellowship is a two-year, $50,000/year fellowship for graduate students interested in pursuing leadership positions within the environmental field. Inquiries may be directed to: info@bullitt.org or email mbanews for a more complete description of the fellowship. Application deadline: April 6, 2009.

2009-10 Chester Fritz Grants for International Study & Exchanges
The Graduate School is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Chester Fritz Grant for International Study and Exchanges. The deadline is March 1, 2009. For more information and the application form, please go to: https://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/Fritz_fellowship_page.htm

UWRA Graduate Student Fellowship
The UW Retirement Association (UWRA) Graduate Student Fellowship is a 9-month fellowship to support graduate students of outstanding academic merit who have a demonstrated interest in aging-related issues or concerns. For more information and the application form, please go to their website. Deadline to apply: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009.

Scholarships Available: Deadline March 6
The Government Finance Officers Association has several scholarships available that will be awarded to students for the 2009-2010 academic year. These scholarships will be awarded to students who are interested in accounting and finance careers in state and local government, and the applications deadline for all three of these scholarships is March 6, 2009. Flyers relating to these scholarships are available in the MBA Office. The three scholarships are:

  • Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship:  $5,000 scholarship for a student specializing in accounting in state or local government, who is a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada.

  • Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship: $10,000 scholarship for a graduate student in a full-time masters program preparing for a career in state or local government finance who will be enrolled during spring 2009.  Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada. 

  • Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship:  $5,000 scholarship for a student in public administration or business, with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management, who plans to enter a career in state or local government finance.  Must belong to specified minority groups and be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada.

If you wish to obtain further information about these scholarship opportunities, visit the MBA Office or the "Student Opportunities" section of the Government Finance Officers Association website.

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